Iran Parliament Passes Drugs Bill That Could Save Thousands of People on Death Row
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Iran’s parliament has passed a long-awaited amendment to its drug legislation which could limit the use of the death penalty,…
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The War on Drugs Is Holding Science Back
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Alcoholism is a relentless condition—90 percent of patients suffer a relapse within three years. But Dr. Ben Sessa believes he’s…
Medical Cannabis Crisis in Germany amid Rising Prices, Supply Shortage
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Patients are experiencing a rapid surge in the price of medical cannabis, as well as a shortage of supply in…
Women’s Drug Deaths Soaring Across England and Wales as Their Needs Are Overlooked
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Women’s deaths as a result of drug misuse have increased by a staggering 82 per cent in England and Wales…
US Government’s Plans to Tackle Opioid Crisis Seem Set to Worsen It
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A US government commission has urged President Donald Trump to implement a set of health-oriented measures to tackle the country’s…
The Butterfly Community: A Movement of Women Who Use Drugs in Indonesia
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Risma is familiar with the harms that women can face in Indonesian prisons; in 2006, she was sentenced to 18…
Closing Dark Web Marketplaces Won’t Reduce Drug Use or Trafficking
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Contrary to what US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says, the recent shutdown of two major dark web sites – AlphaBay…
Myanmar Vigilante Groups Detaining and Beating People for Alleged Drug Use
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In the face of insufficient government action on the unregulated production and use of heroin in Myanmar, a vigilante group…
President Widodo Says to “Gun Down” Drug Suspects as Philippines Drug War “Moves Trade” to Indonesia
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Indonesian President Jokowi Widodo has called for police to “gun down” foreigners suspected of drug trafficking if they resist arrest,…
The Media Needs More Than a New Style Guide to Get Them to Stop Stigmatising People Who Use Drugs
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On May 31st, the AP announced over 200 changes to their Stylebook – including some guidance on how to write about addiction.…
Dubai to Open Drug Treatment Facility for Women
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Plans to open a drug rehabilitation centre for women in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), may lead to better health…
США: медицинский каннабис и тестирование на наркотики на рабочем месте
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Недавнее решение Верховного Суда американского штата Род Айленд поставил под сомнение права работодателей проводить принудительные проверки на рабочем месте на…